New Leaf

New Leaf arose from the ashes of two Southern California bands and have come to define their own version of modern reggae with touches of soul, dub, and rock.

Danny Primavera (singer/songwriter) fronted Los Angeles based Reggae/Soul band INTERNATIONAL FARMERS who wrote two albums before he moved to Hawaii. After one year on Oahu, he moved to Carlsbad to become a rep for Stone Brewing Co. Scott Clayton, a long time friend in the biz, came across him online one day & noticed he moved to the area. Knowing Danny's skills & style, Scott jumped on the opportunity to start a project with him.

Scott Clayton, owner of local booking agency On Point Promotions is on drums. Kevin Vance is on bass. Adam Arredondo (AKA "JahMex") has been a solid keyboardist/producer/performer in the reggae scene for well over a decade. Jeff Dresser plays sax in New Leaf as well as SM Familia. Logan Stevens is on trombone to round it out!

The name "New Leaf" derives from us all coming back to music after along breaks from the craft. Opening a new chapter in life, looking at things in a new & positive way, and starting over fresh is what New Leaf is all about. We feel our sounds reflect this way of thinking as we feel it's very unique & special.